Does
this process include residents, their families and residence
staff along with the residents' physician?

Ask
the residence to provide a list of services available.

Are
staff available to provide 24-hour-a-day assistance with activities
of daily living (ADLs) if needed? ADLs include dressing; eating;
mobility; hygiene and grooming; bathing; toileting and incontinence;
using the telephone; shopping; and laundry.

Does
the residence provide housekeeping services in residents'
units?

Does
the residence provide transportation to doctors' offices,
hairdressers, shopping and other activities desired by residents?

Assisted
living is a special combination of housing, personalized support
services and health care designed to accommodate those who need
help with the activities of daily living (ADL's) but may not require
the type of care provided in a nursing home. Assisted living promotes
maximum independence and dignity for each person and encourages
the involvement of family, neighbors and friends. Staff is available
to meet individual needs.

Assisted
living residents can be young or old, affluent or of low income,
healthy, frail or disabled. Assisted Living is also appropriate
for someone who is unable to live at home but may not need the
type of care provided in a nursing home.